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Celebrate Community College Month with Nicolet College
In April, Nicolet College is encouraging current and former students, supporters, business partners and our community to join the nation-wide 2025 Community College Month — or #CCMonth — campaign to bring attention to the value and importance of the college to our community.
Audit: State agencies, UW System spent millions on DEI
The co-chairmen of the state legislature’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee, state Sen. Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Rep. Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia), have scheduled a public hearing after the release of two audit reports on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in state government agencies and in the UW System showing millions of dollars …
No ordinary whiskey
A special whiskey went on sale at Minocqua’s Northern Waters Distillery on April 9. A special whiskey went on sale at Minocqua’s Northern Waters Distillery on April 9.
CDC: Autism prevalence rises to 1 in 31 kids
The number of children with autism has reached an unprecedented high, according to numbers released this week by the federal government, showing that one in 31 children age 8 had the disorder in 2022, or 3.22 percent of those children.
DNR accepting applications for wolf advisory committee
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the DNR’s Wolf Advisory Committee (WAC). Applications will be accepted until Sunday, May 4, at 11:59 p.m.
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Free summer academies at Nicolet College help teens explore careers in public safety
Teens 16 to 18 years old who want to explore careers in criminal justice, fire and emergency medical services can join free academies this summer at Nicolet College.
Nicolet College student ambassadors named for 2025-26 academic year
Every year, Nicolet College and the Nicolet College Foundation select student ambassadors to represent the voice and interests of the student body. Nominated by their instructors, ambassadors for the 2025-26 academic year were recently named: Keely Coffman, early childhood education student, will serve as the Nicolet College Student Ambassador, and …
Pet and Livestock Protection Act clears house committee, heads to full house
One of the most contentious debates in the realm of species management in Wisconsin, and, indeed across much of the country, is that of the gray wolf. The species has found itself on and off the Endangered Species List (ESL) many times over the years. Each recent delisting has been …
Henry firearms expanding 100 percent of its operations to Wisconsin
A certain amount of nostalgia comes with a Henry firearm, most notably their tried and true lever-action .22. But it’s not just nostalgia, because if you're from Wisconsin, a certain amount of pride comes with a Henry too.
Lake Tomahawk electors give OK to sell American Legion building
Lake Tomahawk electors, during the town’s annual meeting on April 15, gave the town board authorization to negotiate and sell the building that’s home to the Colin F. Schultz American Legion Post 318, 7986 Choate Boulevard.
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Enhanced wake ordinance fails in St. Germain
With several area towns either adopting or in the process of consideration of some type of enhanced wake ordinance in recent years, the St. Germain town board last week voted during its April 14 meeting by a narrow margin to reject an ordinance which would regulate the use of enhanced-wake …
YMCA of Northwoods sets kids up for safe, healthy and fun summer at Healthy Kids Day
The YMCA of the Northwoods, Beck Family YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at The YMCA Beck Family YMCA 2003 East Winnebago Street. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, …
Northwoods Recovery
That is the cold reality I and others like me live with and must face up to each day. And to emphasize the point, repeat out loud before friends at every Northwoods Recovery meeting.
Slide to the finish
Two-year-old Rex Seubert races through the inflatable obstacle course during the Third Annual Easter Event on Sunday, April 6, at James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander.
City council tables ArtStart boiler proposal
The Rhinelander city council on Monday was split on making a decision with regard to replacing a boiler at a building it owns with the federal government and is used by the non-profit organization ArtStart, 68 South Stevens Street.
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